MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet
Document No.:
MSDS077
Version No.:
01
Effective Date:
28 Aug 2014
Nickel and Cobalt Standard Solution
Page 1 of 3
1. Identification of the substance or preparation and the company/undertaking
Product Name: Nickel Standard Solution
Product number: R-300-10STNC-01, R-100-51STNC-01
Company:
Modern Water Monitoring Ltd
Unit 15 - 17, Cambridge Science Park
Cambridge, CB4 0FQ
UK
+44 (0) 1483 696000
[email protected]
Telephone:
Email
2. Composition/information on ingredients
Product name: Nickel Cobalt Standard 10 ppm, Nickel Cobalt Standard 1ppm
CAS number: none
Hazardous Ingredients
EC number: none
Proportion
CAS-No
EC-No
Nitric acid
2.0%
7697-37-2
231-714-2
Symbol: O, C
R-phrases: R8-35
Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Causes severe burns.
Nickel(II)Nitrate 6-hydrate
<0.1%
13478-00-7
236-068-5
Symbol: O Xn
R-Phrases: R8-22-43
Contact with combustible material may cause fire. Harmful if swallowed.
sensitisation by skin contact.
May cause
Cobalt (II) Nitrate
6-hydrate
<0.01%
10026-22-9
233-402-01
Symbol: Xn
R-phrases: R22-40-43
Harmful if swallowed. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. May cause sensitization by skin
contact.
3. Hazards identification
Irritating to eyes and skin.
4. First aid measures
If swallowed: Wash out mouth thoroughly providing person is conscious. Do not induce
vomiting. Seek medical advice.
After eye contact: Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. If discomfort persists
obtain medical attention.
After skin contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash skin thoroughly with water and mild
soap. Seek medical advice if irritation persists. Launder clothing before reuse.
If inhaled: Remove individual from contaminated air, rest and keep warm. If breathing is
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MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet
Document No.:
MSDS077
Version No.:
01
Effective Date:
28 Aug 2014
Nickel and Cobalt Standard Solution
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difficult give oxygen and seek medical assistance.
5. Fire-fighting measures
Not combustible. May evolve toxic fumes in fire.
Fire fighters should wear self contained breathing apparatus if exposure to fumes is likely.
Use water spray or foam to control fire situation if compatible with other chemical products in
the vicinity.
6. Accidental release measures
Wear protective clothing when dealing with spills. Neutralise with sodium bicarbonate. Absorb
spills with sand or vermiculite. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is
complete. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations.
7. Handling and storage
Handling: Do not breathe vapour. Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. Change
contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance. Avoid prolonged or repeated
exposure. Do not empty into drains.
Storage: Store sealed in original container in a cool well ventilated situation away from foods
and other chemicals. Do not store in direct sunlight. Observe good hygiene and housekeeping
practices. Solution is acidic and may corrode metals.
8. Exposure controls and personal protection
UK Exposure Limits:
Nitric Acid: 10 mg/m3 Short term (4 ppm) & 5.2 mg/m3 long-term (2 ppm) (WEL)
Nickel inorganic compounds (as Ni): 0.1 mg/m3 Long Term (WEL)
Engineering Controls:
Always use this product with good general ventilation (10-15 changes of air in the room per
hour) or preferably in a chemical fume hood. Maintain atmospheric concentrations as low as
possible.
Personal Protection:
Avoid all skin and eye contact. Wear protective clothing including safety glasses and rubber or
PVC gloves. Never pipette by mouth.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Appearance:
Clear colourless Liquid
Boiling point (ºC):
100 (approx)
Vapour pressure (mmHg at 20ºC): 25 (approx)
Specific Gravity (g/mL):
1.0
Flash Point (ºC):
Not flammable
Flammability limits (%):
Not flammable
Solubility in water (g/L):
Completely miscible
Other Properties: pH approx 1. Acidic solution. Will corrode metals. Will produce toxic gases on
contact with cyanides, sulphides etc.
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MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet
Document No.:
MSDS077
Version No.:
01
Effective Date:
28 Aug 2014
Nickel and Cobalt Standard Solution
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10. Stability and reactivity
Substances to be avoided: Metals, bases
Hazardous decomposition products: Nitrous gases
11. Toxicological information
After
After
After
After
ingestion: May cause irritation of mouth, throat, oesophagus and gastrointestinal tract.
skin contact: May cause irritation.
eye contact: May cause irritation.
inhalation: May cause irritation of mucous membranes, coughing, and dyspnoea.
12. Ecological information
No data available.
13. Disposal considerations
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Observe local
and national environmental regulations.
14. Transport information
Non – Hazardous for air, road and sea transport.
15. Regulatory information
Labelling according to EC directives
Symbol(s): Xi Irritant
R phrases: 36/38
Irritating to eyes and skin.
S phrases: 26
In case of contact with eyes, wash immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Within the UK, the use of this material must be assessed under the Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.
16. Other information
None
All information given by the Company is offered in good faith and is believed to the best of our knowledge to be
accurate. However this information is offered without warranty representation inducement or licence and the Company
does not assume legal responsibility for reliance upon the same.
Every person dealing with the materials referred to herein does so at his or her own risk absolutely and must make
independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to ensure their proper use.
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